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There are a few options on the table as I now have over 105k miles on my early 99.
I have the following options:
So im trying to pair a turbo up with a set of stage 1 160cc single shot injectors.
The D66 while being a great turbo is nearly 3x as expensive as upgrading the stock one, and I doubt stage 1's will even put it in the sweetspot. I figure a fresh rebuild with new wicked wheel, and the upgrade to a non wastegated 1.0 housing will be a pretty good setup. There is also the possibility of getting a larger exhaust wheel from a turbo shop in PR who says they performance rebuild their turbos with a 2.5mm larger exhaust wheel.
Some say the stock turbo is out of efficiency at about 30psi in stock form and that its life expectancy at that pressure is diminished. I understand that, but Im hoping a fresh rebuild and higher flowing exhaust side can help to eliminate some of the restriction and allow better flow/lower backpressure with is a factor in killing turbos.
PS: If the stock turbo performs well with the discussed upgrades and only needs a rebuild every 3 years or so Im totally ok with that. $90 spent over a few years is nothing really.
So if you're EXPERIENCED help guide me to success on a budget.
I have all the supporting mods, 6.0 IC, intake, turboback, dead head fuel fix, boost pump, TW chip, valve body...all the low budget non internal jazz. Oh and a squirt of water/meth here and there.
I have the following options:
- D66 - $1400 shipped
- Rebuild kit with new replacement wicked wheel and non wastgate 1.0 A/R exhaust housing and dp adapter $500 +/-
- Possibly a 2.5mm larger exhaust wheel and ported compressor housing inlet - Unknown Price waiting on vendor in Puerto Rico...yuck
So im trying to pair a turbo up with a set of stage 1 160cc single shot injectors.
The D66 while being a great turbo is nearly 3x as expensive as upgrading the stock one, and I doubt stage 1's will even put it in the sweetspot. I figure a fresh rebuild with new wicked wheel, and the upgrade to a non wastegated 1.0 housing will be a pretty good setup. There is also the possibility of getting a larger exhaust wheel from a turbo shop in PR who says they performance rebuild their turbos with a 2.5mm larger exhaust wheel.
Some say the stock turbo is out of efficiency at about 30psi in stock form and that its life expectancy at that pressure is diminished. I understand that, but Im hoping a fresh rebuild and higher flowing exhaust side can help to eliminate some of the restriction and allow better flow/lower backpressure with is a factor in killing turbos.
PS: If the stock turbo performs well with the discussed upgrades and only needs a rebuild every 3 years or so Im totally ok with that. $90 spent over a few years is nothing really.
So if you're EXPERIENCED help guide me to success on a budget.
I have all the supporting mods, 6.0 IC, intake, turboback, dead head fuel fix, boost pump, TW chip, valve body...all the low budget non internal jazz. Oh and a squirt of water/meth here and there.